Cockatoos-Clean and dirty water

We prepared  two glasses of water. We had brown water (sand), clear drinking water. We explained to the cockatoos why they can not drink dirty water. 

Purpose

Understand where water comes from in your community. Know the ways most households make water safe to drink.

Is clean (clear) water always safe to drink? (No)

Can water be made safe to drink by boiling? (Yes)

Can water have germs in it that make us ill? (Yes)

Is it safe to share a cup or drink out of the same bottle? (No)

Does water for drinking need to be in a covered pot? (Yes)

Is it safe to touch water before drinking it? (No)

If people poo outside or throw rubbish on the ground, can this make water unsafe? (Yes)

Skills  

Identifying clean water

Analysis skills

Lpfö

To develop their ability to distinguish, explore, document, put questions about and talk about science. 

Penguins, floating and sinking fruit activity.

Last week we started our new IPC theme fruit (food) on Wednesday we were in the water room and had an experiment of seeing different types of fruits if they could sink or float, we used plastic and real fruits. It was a wet but fun activity for all.

Purpose

To introduce our new theme FOOD

LPFÖ

To develop their understanding of the differences of floating and sinking.

To develop their curiosity and enjoyment, as well as their ability to play and learn.

Ducklings Early Science Activity: Planting Black Eyed Bean Seeds

Last thursday in the science room, the ducklings children took turns to plant their very own black eyed bean seeds in small cups. (marked with their name on each cup). They children got the chance to feel the seeds by touching  as well as smelling the soil. Hopefully, in a few days we will get the beans and we will of course always observe together with the children to see how the seeds grow every week!

We have been working on the following Lpfö:

 

To develop a respect for all forms of life, as well as care for their immediate environment.

To develop their ability to coordinate, awareness of their own body, as well as an understanding of the importance of maintaining their own health and well-being.

 

 

 

 

 

Flamingoes: Recording data using Tally Charts and Bar Graphs

Flamingoes: Recording data using Tally Charts and Bar Graphs

In connection to our theme "Houses And Homes", we took the children on a walk around the neighborhood to look at the different types of buildings.We counted the number of apartments\houses/radhus. Later using the tally charts and bar graphs we recorded our findings. The children learned in a fun way how to use tally charts and bar graphs!!!

Purpose

Develop Visual spatial relation.

To develop Mathematical logic and to learn various ways to record data.

To explore actively using all the senses.

To develop observational skills

Connection to lpfö: 

Develop understanding of space, shapes ,location ,direction and quantity.

Cockatoos: Sand and water

We started our week with the theme 'sand and water’ . The children played with a variety of sand and water toys in wet and dry sand.We had a lot of fun. it was a very messy occasion!

Purpose

To introduce our theme sand and water

LPFÖ

To develop their curiosity and enjoyment, as well as their ability to play and learn. 

Flamingoes: Building Houses

Flamingoes: Building Houses

For our IPC Theme "Houses And homes" the Flamingoes read the story "The Three Little Pigs". Then they used different materials to build the houses.  The material used was straws, sticks and Lego.They also got to predict and test which house would stay up the whole time. 

Purpose

Develop problem solving skill

Develop prediction skills. The children will make predictions about their houses and provide support for their predictions (why they think this way).

Connection to lpfö: 

Develop their ability to build, create and construct using different techniques, materials and tools. 

Develop their ability to distinguish, explore, document, put questions about and talk about science

Jolly Phonics comes to our school!

We are introducing the Jolly phonics at the pre-school.

 

What is Jolly Phonics?

Jolly Phonics is a fun and child centered approach to teaching literacy through synthetic phonics. With actions for each of the 42 letter sounds, the multi-sensory method is very motivating for children and teachers, who can see their students achievements.

Please check this video for more information: